Proverbios 2:3

Pro 2:3 Yea, if thou criest after knowledge, [and] liftest up thy voice for understanding;

Ver. 3. If thou criest after knowledge. ] Bene orasse est bene studuisse, said Luther. Knowledge is God’s gift (James 1:5 ; Jam 1:17 ), and must be sought at his hand, since he is "the Father of lights," and sells us "eye salve," Revelation 3:17 .

And liftest up thy voice. ] As resolved to "give God no rest" till thou hast it. A dull suitor begs a denial. "Then shall men know if they follow on to know the Lord," Hosea 6:3 . "Teach me," "teach me," saith David often. "Lord, show me thy glory," said Moses, newly come from the mount.